Destinations.

How Dublin dazzled us with an amazing New Year’s Festival

Happy New Year guys! I hope you’re not too bored already with all the ‘end of year/new year’ -inspired posts that are being published all over the place, because here’s another one. During the new year’s holiday Jempi and I hopped over to Dublin to check out the New Year’s... Read More

Asia.

How I survived a Thai boxing camp (and felt like a Muay Thai hero)

We all know Thailand by now. We all agree it’s an amazing country, with friendly & fun-loving people, beautiful beaches, lots of sacred places to visit and let’s not forget the delicious food. But have you ever considered visiting Thailand from a different angle? Well, try the Muay Thai experience!... Read More

French Polynesia.

How to travel Tahiti & her islands on a budget: 7 tips & tricks to save money

Tahiti & her islands are among the most expensive travel destinations in the world. But here’s the good news: visiting Tahiti can be done on a budget, without giving up on comfort or skipping fun things to do. Here are 7 tips & tricks to travel to Tahiti and her... Read More

Europe.

Into the heart of Spain: 5 facts about Castilla y Léon

Castilla y Leon caught me a bit by surprise. It was definitely Spain, but not quit as I knew it. The region is dotted with medieval castles (a lot of them!), monasteries, and (very) old cities with a least one spectacular cathedral. But what struck me the most was the... Read More

Saint Martin.

Mind your head: this is one of the most scary airplane landings in the world!

Can’t visit the Caribbean island of Saint Martin without hopping over to Maho Beach. The beach itself isn’t that special but there’s a spectacular extra that will give you something more than the typical beach life of relaxing and chilling. Maho Beach is famous for the airlines landing on the Princess... Read More

Europe.

Mysterious midnight adventures at the Liss Ard Estate, Ireland

The beautiful Liss Ard Estate is a hidden gem and a magical place to stay when visiting West Cork (Ireland). Liss Ard Estate is situated just a few minutes from Skibbereen, right in the midst of the Irish countryside. The place goes back to the 1850; today the mansion is a place of enchantment and relaxation (and... Read More

Europe.

Now this is what we call Alpine chic: Les Suites du Nevada in Tignes (France)

Tignes in the French Alps is famous for being a popular destination for the winter sports enthusiasts who love to push the boundaries of their skiing skills. Tignes is all about skiing and snowboard, and it’s hard to find a better place if you’re into winter sport. My problem: I don’t ski (tried it... Read More

Europe.

One day in Verona: 5 top things to do

The story of Romeo and Juliet may have been one of the main reasons why I wanted to go to Verona. But of-course this city has so much more to offer than just being a romantic location for a love story. Verona is located between Milan and Venice and is... Read More

Cruising.

Our Dubai cruise with Costa: 7 days of Arabian fairy tales & Italian flair

I know. I’ve always said I would never ever go cruising. Because it’s just not me: too big, too crowded, too artificial… But all it needed was just one cruise to have a complete change of heart. We embarked on a Dubai/United Arab Emirates with Costa Cruises: a 7-day cruise... Read More

French Polynesia.

Paradise found: exploring the Blue Lagoon in Rangiroa (Tuamotus)

It took us two full days of traveling to get to Rangiroa, and it was all worth it: this string of coral is one of the more low key destinations of French Polynesia and part of the Tuamotus (about 355 km northeast of Tahiti). It’s also one of the most beautiful places... Read More

Europe.

Paris for foodies in 7 tasty tips

Paris is always a good idea, and if you love exquisite food and gastronomy you even have an extra reason to start packing for a tasteful stay in the city of light. During our last visit to Paris we stumbled upon some fab gastronomic gems and it would be a shame not... Read More

Africa.

Snorkeling the Red Sea: shooting fishes with a budget camera (tried&tested)

red sea snorkeling egypt underwater-pictures olympus though

We love snorkeling and our favorite place to hit the waters is the Red Sea in Egypt, one of the best places in the world to explore the underwater world. Taking pictures is part of the snorkeling fun, but do you always need a an expensive camera gear to get... Read More

Destinations.

Staying at Le Taha’a: barefoot luxury on a secret Vanilla island

Never heard of Taha’a? No worries, these little islands were a mystery to me as well, until I visited French Polynesia and was lucky enough to spent two days in this little hidden paradise. First thing I’ve learnt is that Taha’a is very well-known among Hollywood stars. And here’s why.... Read More

Destinations.

Staying at the Ace Hotel New York: were we cool enough to dig it?

Going to New York and staying at the famous Ace Hotel, how cool is that? Pretty cool it seems: I had heard so many things about this hotel – good and bad – and was curious how the place would suit us. The Ace Hotel is supposed to be a... Read More

Destinations.

Staying at the iconic Paris Hotel Molitor: I slept in a swimming pool

During my last trip to Paris I had the chance to spend a couple of nights in the recently renovated Hotel Molitor, situated in the 16th arrondissement. Lucky me: Molitor is not just a luxury hotel; the iconic building in the near neighborhood of Roland Garos & Parc Des Princes has a rare... Read More

French Polynesia.

Staying at the Rangiroa Kia Ora Resort: a heavenly coconut plantation

How can anyone ever say no to a couple of days relaxing and being pampered in an upscale hotel? Lucky me: during my trip to Tahiti there were lots of great and unique resorts to discover. And here’s a favorite: the Kia Ora Resort & Spa in Rangiora. A little... Read More

How to travel Tahiti & her islands on a budget: 7 tips & tricks to save money

Destination Turkey: top 10 things to do in Istanbul

Destination Ireland: discovering West Cork (our mini roadtrip)

Visiting Juliet’s house in Verona: the power of a love story

The totally random and utterly cool guide to Rotterdam (with 10 cool things to do)

Tried & tested: ice diving in Tignes

Destination Turkey: top 10 things to do in Istanbul

Tried & tested: ice diving in Tignes

A sporty weekend in Tignes: from snowshoeing to off-piste skiing

Ship ahoy: cruising for non-cruiselovers (what’s it like to go sailing with Star Clippers)

Destinations.

How Dublin dazzled us with an amazing New Year’s Festival

How I survived a Thai boxing camp (and felt like a Muay Thai hero)

How to travel Tahiti & her islands on a budget: 7 tips & tricks to save money

Into the heart of Spain: 5 facts about Castilla y Léon

Mind your head: this is one of the most scary airplane landings in the world!

Mysterious midnight adventures at the Liss Ard Estate, Ireland

Now this is what we call Alpine chic: Les Suites du Nevada in Tignes (France)

One day in Verona: 5 top things to do

Our Dubai cruise with Costa: 7 days of Arabian fairy tales & Italian flair

Paradise found: exploring the Blue Lagoon in Rangiroa (Tuamotus)

Paris for foodies in 7 tasty tips

Snorkeling the Red Sea: shooting fishes with a budget camera (tried&tested)

Staying at Le Taha’a: barefoot luxury on a secret Vanilla island

Staying at the Ace Hotel New York: were we cool enough to dig it?

Staying at the iconic Paris Hotel Molitor: I slept in a swimming pool

Staying at the Rangiroa Kia Ora Resort: a heavenly coconut plantation

10 delicious food tips to eat your way through Lisbon

Cruising the lesser known Caribbean Leeward Islands with Star Clippers

New adventures (well, sort of): our first outfit post

Ghosts of a communist past: visiting Memento Park in Budapest- a photo gallery